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Whether you work in a small clinic or the emergency room, there are a million things that must be done each day in order to keep your facility compliant and safe. Shredding documents, posting signs, filing documents, and other tasks take up a lot of time.

What happens when these tasks are put off to the end of the day? Nothing major as long as it’s done. However, when it comes to disposing of biomedical waste, a lot can happen if not completed correctly.

Here are a few simple steps to help when disposing of biomedical waste.

STEP 1: WHAT ARE YOU DISPOSING OF? The first step to disposing of biomedical waste and other hazardous waste is to identify what it is that you are about to toss. Is it bio-hazardous? Can the waste infect others or carry potentially infectious materials? Some examples of biohazardous material include blood-soaked bandages, pathological waste, and sharps waste like used needles after giving a shot.

Being able to identify the type of waste to be tossed can also save your facility money. Since disposing of medical waste costs more than disposing of regular trash in the landfill, it’s important to know the difference between the two types of waste. By placing regular trash in the trashcan and medical waste in proper disposal containers, you can cut down on the amount of medical waste that your facility is charged for when transporting and disposing.

STEP 2: HOW DO YOU STORE THIS TYPE OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE? Once you have identified what kind of waste you are dealing with, it’s now time to ask the most important question. How do you store this particular type of biomedical waste? Not all medical waste is equal and must be stored properly.

At ManageMed, we provide biohazard bags and biohazard containers. Using labeled and brightly colored biohazard bags and containers make it easy to segregate any medical waste saving you time, money, and keeping everyone safe.

STEP 3: HOW DO YOU DISPOSE OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE PROPERLY?Disposing of your biomedical waste is the easiest part. All you have to do is contact ManageMed Biomedical Waste Services to get started. From coast to coast, ManageMed provides a variety of professional and affordable waste management solutions. From biomedical waste transportation to biomedical waste disposal, we are here to take care of your facility’s overall medical waste management.

And since health care facilities are required to train their staff on how to identify the different types of medical waste and how to properly dispose of it, ManageMed also offers flexible, online OSHA training to make it easy for medical facilities to get their team trained and informed on the proper ways to handle and dispose of biomedical waste. Check out our full line-up of medical waste services and give us a call today at 844-383-8933.

Home health is on the rise in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, over 3 billion sharps are used each year by patients who are managing their medical needs at home. That’s a lot of medical waste to manage for those who are not necessarily in the medical field or surrounded by proper medical disposal bins.

You also have to consider the fact that just because someone is managing their medical conditions, it doesn’t mean that they are bedridden. In fact, many hold down steady jobs and go to public places to eat, shop, and have fun with their family and friends. Does your company provide safe biomedical waste containers or sharps containers for your employees or customers?

Check out these three very important reasons to take control and manage your biomedical waste disposal in the workplace and home.

BIOMEDICAL WASTE CAN BE DANGEROUSBeing able to monitor one’s health and self-inject has given many people the freedom to live their day to day lives with more confidence. However, that freedom may come at a price if not careful. Needles, syringes, and infusion sets should all be placed in a sharps disposal container after use. Not doing so can pose a danger to your family and friends when at your home and to employees and workers in the public.

One small prick from a needle that was tossed in the trash of a public bathroom can cause infections of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and other dangerous infections. While most accidental needle sticks don’t result in long-term or negative health issues, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL CAN BE EXPENSIVENot only is exposing innocent people to potentially debilitating and deadly infections dangerous and irresponsible, it can also be expensive. For individuals, you could be looking at lawsuits and fines for infecting a friend or family member at your home or for getting caught tossing needles in the trash in the public.

For businesses who don’t accommodate their employees with proper sharps disposal or medical waste disposal options, you could be looking at a steep price tag if another employee is stuck by a needle. In addition to legal fees, your business could be forced to pay for lifetime medical treatments for the infected employee and you could end up damaging your company’s brand and overall status.

BIOMEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL IS NOT JUST FOR EMPLOYEESThere are many businesses that provide their services to the public like restaurants and retail stores. In addition to making sure your employees have access to proper disposal, it is also necessary to provide these same services to your customers. Too often, people with medical needs find themselves asking, “Where do I dispose of needles and syringes?”. You wouldn’t want a used needle or syringe to fall into the wrong hands or accidentally stick one of your employees as they are taking out the trash. This is why it is important to also provide the proper sharps disposal containers in places visited by the public.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MEDICAL WASTEUse Proper Medical Waste Disposal BoxesMany people believe that the red biohazard bags, sharps containers, and other biohazard containers are only provided to large hospitals and clinics. This is completely false. You can get these boxes from a medical waste disposal company like ManageMed or contact your local pharmacy.

By having these special containers in your home, office, or in a public location, you and others are more likely to take advantage of the easy access of the containers and properly dispose of items such as diabetic needles or other sharps.

Use a Qualified Medical Waste Disposal CompanyIn addition to those who need our services at their home, ManageMed can also assist businesses who need help managing their biohazard waste stream. We can supply you with the biohazard containers, schedule pick-up service, and dispose of your biomedical waste in the correct way. We can also work with your business to come up with a solution that will work for your employees and customers.

TRUST MANAGEMED TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND COMPLIANTManaging medical treatments at home can be challenging. It can be even more difficult when your job or places you like to visit aren’t equipped with the proper medical waste disposal containers. At ManageMed, we can work with those who manage their medical conditions at home to create a safe environment. We also provide a variety of services and can help businesses stay OSHA compliant and employees stay safe with our online OSHA training and certifications.

From biomedical disposal in North Carolina to picking up expired medications in Texas, ManageMed is a full-service biomedical waste disposal company. Give us a call today at 844-383-8933 and let us create a medical waste management plan that’s right for you.